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Originally Posted by oldman
I think this was very even-handed. IMO, I should hope that a well driven 50K Mustang with bolt-ons and tires can with hero driver at a prep track and good air can compete with Joe Normal and a stock ZL1. You are rapidly getting to the price point of "slam fist into head" I should have got a ZL1.
The more likely scenario is street fight 18 GT base model vs ZL1 stock and given any reasonable driver skill it is a complete whip out. A 18 GT auto with PP two vs an auto Zl1 with just be a completeblowout. That is the 99%. For the magazine writers to even pretend otherwise is near insane.
I would speculate right now if GM wanted a cheap PP, they could make a strippo ZL1: LT4, plain LSD diff in the 10.9" housing, standard shocks and brakes, standard SS base electronics and interior (note Ford MAKES you buy the upgraded gee wiz interior package for PP2  ), stock SS front rims, Zl1 spec rear all for 55K list. |
We are comparing cars that have a 190hp deficit between them. Its silly.
For a 50+k mustang, I think its more likely the owner slams fist into head for not getting the gt350.
In regards to your comment, I think a likely scenario is not a base 18 GT vs a ZL1, but GT vs SS. How many zl1's are sold compared to GT's?
If we get into the realm of "I have zl1 money to play with" One can get a 17 Base GT with PP for 32k out the door (or LESS), plop a 3rd gen whipple on it, replace the OPG and half shafts and put a set of DR's on it. You are WAY under 50 grand still (45ish), and have a car that will put down over 700+hp, quite possibly significantly more.
Sure, some guys just want it from the factory, others don't mind wrenching.